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9 To 5 Lifestyle

Why It’s Perfectly Okay to Work a 9-to-5 Job: Balancing Stability, Passion, and Wanderlust

by Polly AmoraUpdated on July 6, 2025July 6, 2025
Why It’s Perfectly Okay to Work a 9-to-5 Job: Balancing Stability, Passion, and Wanderlust

In the age of remote work, digital nomads, and hustle culture, the traditional 9-to-5 job has become a punching bag for online “freedom gurus” who …

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PSAHelpline: Your Ultimate Guide for Fast and Easy Online Birth Certificate Ordering
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PSAHelpline: Your Ultimate Guide for Fast and Easy Online Birth Certificate Ordering

by Polly AmoraUpdated on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

So, you’ve got your sights set on international adventures – maybe you’re planning to visit the Eiffel Tower, chase cherry blossoms in Japan, or snag …

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From Visa Denied to Approved: My Epic Redemption Story
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From Visa Denied to Approved: My Epic Redemption Story

by Polly AmoraUpdated on July 2, 2025July 1, 2025

How I Went From a Heartbreaking Rejection to a Glorious Visa Victory March 14, 2014 — I remember this date like it was tattooed on …

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How to Write a Winning Cover Letter for Visa Application: A Powerful Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Write a Winning Cover Letter for Visa Application: A Powerful Step-by-Step Guide

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

Visa applications can be tricky—there are forms to fill out, documents to gather, and appointments to attend. But one element often overlooked is the all-important …

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Visa Anxiety: Why Honesty, Consistency, and Documentation Are Your Best Allies
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Visa Anxiety: Why Honesty, Consistency, and Documentation Are Your Best Allies

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Visa Anxiety is real — and if you’ve ever applied for a visa, you know it can feel like the emotional equivalent of sitting an …

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Strong Ties to Home Country: Why This Can Make or Break Your Visa Application
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Strong Ties to Home Country: Why This Can Make or Break Your Visa Application

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Applying for a visa is more than just collecting documents and booking flights. One of the most critical, yet often misunderstood, components of a successful …

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Bank Certificate vs. Bank Statement for Visa Applications: A Complete and Easy Guide
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Bank Certificate vs. Bank Statement for Visa Applications: A Complete and Easy Guide

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Whether you’re applying for a Schengen Visa, planning to explore the romantic streets of Paris, or just responding to your long-distance jowa’s “See you soon” …

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Why I Switched to Grab and Never Looked Back: A Metro Manila Survival Guide for the Ride-Hailing Era
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Why I Switched to Grab and Never Looked Back: A Metro Manila Survival Guide for the Ride-Hailing Era

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 20, 2025June 19, 2025

Metro Manila… Where Getting a Ride is Half the Battle. Frankly, navigating Metro Manila is not for the faint of heart. Between the scorching heat, …

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Survival Guide to Taxi Scams at NAIA - Manila, Philippines
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Survival Guide to Taxi Scams at NAIA – Manila, Philippines

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

I’ve talked about Taxi Scams at NAIA in several of my previous posts—again and again—urging travelers to steer clear of those so-called “metered taxis” right …

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How to Visit Your Filipina Girlfriend in the Philippines for 30 Days: A Complete (and Actually Useful) Guide
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How to Visit Your Filipina Girlfriend in the Philippines for 30 Days: A Complete (and Actually Useful) Guide

by Polly AmoraUpdated on June 15, 2025June 15, 2025

So you’ve fallen for a beautiful, witty, and loving Filipina. And now, you’re Googling how to visit your Filipina girlfriend in the Philippines and stay …

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Polly Amora - goldenislandsenorita.net

Hey hey! I’m Polly Amora – a curious global soul with a big love for cultures, history, and epic adventures. By day, I am a General Manager at an SME in Manila, but off the clock, I’m all about chasing moments, making memories, and living life to the fullest. Come explore this amazing world with me!

I love sharing about travel, stunning destinations, foodventures, the corporate jungle, travel survival guides, the technical side of traveling (ehem… Visa applications), my French bae, and everything under the summer sun!

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